COVID-19

This code signifies a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It encompasses all manifestations of the illness, from asymptomatic cases to severe respiratory distress and multi-organ involvement.

Apply this code when a patient has a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection, regardless of symptom severity or specific clinical presentation. This includes cases where the patient is currently experiencing symptoms, is asymptomatic but tested positive, or is being treated for complications directly attributable to the acute infection.

• Always ensure laboratory confirmation of COVID-19 before assigning this code.
• Code any associated symptoms or manifestations of COVID-19 as additional diagnoses.
• Do not use this code for suspected, probable, or exposure cases; refer to specific Z codes for those scenarios.